Lower Mainland, today
Local news, transit, food, events, housing and sports from Vancouver to the Fraser Valley.
Still onTAIWANfest runs Sept. 5-7 in downtown Vancouver with live music, artist market, exhibitions, workshops, and culinary programs. Free admission at multiple downtown venues.
Still onCrave Halal Fest runs Sept. 5-6 at Surrey Civic Plaza with halal food vendors, local retailers, artisans, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Free admission.
Surrey Langley SkyTrain construction blocks vehicle access at 138 Street and Fraser Highway 24/7 from July 6 to September 30, 2026. Drivers must use Whalley Boulevard or 140 Street. Cyclists and pedestrians can still use Fraser Highway paths.
Cedar Drive in Coquitlam is fully closed 24/7 from May 11, 2026 to Fall 2027 for sedimentation pond work and road upgrades. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians detour via Victoria Drive and Gilleys Trail.
Still onNikkei Matsuri 2026 runs Sept. 4-6 in Burnaby with taiko, Bon Odori, yukata rentals, and a new free Fun Park. Tickets $12-15; free for under 18, over 65, and members.
Pattullo crews keep intermittent overnight single-lane closures on Bridge Connector from September 1 for about a week (10 p.m.–5 a.m.). Royal Avenue on-ramp overnight closures land September 4, 8, and 9. Use 6th Street to 6th Avenue to McBride Boulevard.
Front Street Truck Route in New Westminster is closed from August 31, 2026 for approximately four months for Pattullo Bridge Replacement retaining-wall construction. Regular traffic detours to Columbia Street; trucks must use official truck routes.
Still onSurrey Folklore Festival runs Sept. 2-6 with free multicultural dance workshops, artist sessions, and a ticketed gala at Bell Performing Arts Centre. A month-long exhibition continues through Sept. 27.
Surrey Langley SkyTrain keeps Fraser Highway fully closed between 140 Street and 96 Avenue through September 7, 2026. Use 96 Avenue. Overnight closures then run 10 p.m.–5 a.m. through December 20.
Still onCoquitlam's city-wide garage sale runs Sept. 19 and 20. See the hours, registration deadline, eligibility and Dogwood swap-and-sale option.
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